Does cryotherapy banish cellulite?

While completely natural and something that happens to women of all shapes and sizes, cellulite is still irritating. But what if there was something that didn’t involve diets or running marathons or going under the knife, that existed which could tackle the orange peel effect?

Enter, cryotherapy.

This is all the range in the hills of Hollywood. And according to Shape.com, the future of skincare.

The theory: The frigid cloud of nitrogen in the chamber tricks your body into thinking it’s in danger, forcing it into preservation mode. The brain signals to the rest of the body to rush blood to your core for protection, increasing body heat (and your metabolism). After it’s over, the enriched blood rushes back out and through your body, boosting immunity, cell renewal, and natural pain relievers.

Research supporting these claims is mixed, but that hasn’t deterred its legion of loyal followers. Professional athletes like Kobe Bryant, Cristiano Ronaldo, and the entire Dallas Mavericks basketball team credit the therapy with giving them an edge, improving recovery time, and increasing their athletic performance.